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06-18-2008, 03:44 PM
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I'm meeting my son's girlfriend's dimwitted (according to my son, LOL) mom for the first time at 6 pm today. I need a really quick and condensed way to explain MS to someone who is clueless and is also hospital and illness phobic
 . Aren't a one lucky woman today, ARGH!! Help!!
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06-18-2008, 04:03 PM
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Is it something you have to tell her upon your first meeting?
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06-18-2008, 04:09 PM
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Yes, I walk with a cane. She know's that I have MS but doesn't know what it is.
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06-18-2008, 04:15 PM
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IMHO I really don't think you have to explain anything unless she brings it up. Yes you have a disease but it doesn't define who you are.
If she asks I would explain but if not, enjoy your first meeting. You'll do just fine.
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06-18-2008, 04:20 PM
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My son has already warned me that she is going to ask me about it  . I find myself tongue-tied when I try to explain MS. I just need a two sentence kind of explanation for her. I definitely don't want it to be the topic of conversation for the evening !
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06-18-2008, 04:35 PM
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Some of the covers on my wires are missing so when I flip the switch the light doesn't come on.
 Short and sweet. If she asks more questions, change the subject to how LOVELY her daughter is...
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06-18-2008, 04:04 PM
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I would say if it comes up, "Yes, I have ms, but you will NOT catch it." Say that fast/first so she doesn't freak out on ya.
 If she has questions, explain as needed. But I find most people like her are more concerned about themselves, how your problem pertains to them. 
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